OBITS: The New York Times 4 Jun 2004; New York City, New York co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: The New York Times http://www.nytimes.com Dickstein, Edith DICKSTEIN Edith. The Board of Directors, management and staff of White Plains Hospital Center mourn with extreme sorrow the passing of our dear friend, Board member and benefactor, Mrs. Edith Dickstein. Edie's, along with her beloved late husband Frank's, participation and contributions to our Hospital spanned more than 30 years and did a great deal to make possible our pre-eminent position as the leading health care provider in Westchester County. Her continuing support and inspirational leadership created the Dickstein Cancer Treatment Center, Westchester's only free-standing cancer treatment facility, which offers compassionate stateof-the-art cancer care. Edie's devotion to the Hospital was extraordinary. She was a respected philanthropist who was deeply committed to improving the quality of life for families and children. Her endearing nature and vivacious spirit will be missed by all of us. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to her children: Dennis and Nancy Gilbert, Pam and Jeffrey Gittleman, and Laurie and Barry Siegel and their children and grandchildren. Robert Feder, Chairman of the Board of Directors Jon B. Schandler, President and CEO Published in the New York Times from 6/3/2004 - 6/6/2004. Kelman M.D., Charles D. KELMAN-Charles D., MD. Died on June 1, 2004 in Boca Raton, FL. Beloved husband of Ann. Devoted father to Lesley Kelman Koeppel; Jennifer, Evan, Jason and Seth Kelman, and deceased son David. Beloved father-in-law to David Koeppel. Brother and brother-in-law to Ruth and Robert Dorfman and grandfather (beloved Poppy) to Noah, Adam and Claire Koeppel. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 4th at 1:30PM. Temple BethEl, 333 SW 4th Ave, Boca Raton, FL. Family considering a Memorial Service in NY at future date. Contributions in his memory may be made to: The Dr. Charles and Ann Kelman Family Foundation, Inc, 220 Madison Ave, New York, New York 10016. Published in the New York Times from 6/3/2004 - 6/4/2004. Kelman M.D., Charles D. KELMAN-Charles D., M.D. The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Medical Staff and Administration note with sorrow the passing of our esteemed colleague and attending surgeon in the Department of Ophthalmology. A pioneer in the field, Dr. Kelman developed the technique of phacoemulsification, which revolutionized cataract surgery. We extend heartfelt condolences to his wife Ann and his entire family. Joseph B. Walsh, M.D., Chairman, Dept. of Ophthalmology Joseph P. Corcoran, President and CEO Published in the New York Times on 6/4/2004. Kelman, Charles D. KELMAN-Charles D. The NY Intraocular Lens Implant Society will sorely miss the legendary leader of our generation who revolutionized ophthalmology, and in doing so liberated our growing senior population from blindness due to cataracts. He single-handedly developed a method of cataract removal that made a tedious hospital procedure fraught with complications into an ambulatory operation allowing almost immediate full recovery. As a founding member of the NYILIS, he helped develop plastic lenses that could be placed inside the eye to replace the cataractous lens. The societal impact of this feat is monumental as it mobilizes a vast population that would otherwise be severely visually handicapped. Charlie also had a joyous lifestyle from virtuoso saxophonist, helicopter pilot, champion golfer, but most of all a loving husband to Ann and a devoted father. He played a major role as a teacher and traveled the world simplifying complicated concepts and generously sharing his genius with worldwide ophthalmology. He was a courageous innovator and has been honored by many ophthalmic societies. He will be sorely missed by his friends and colleagues. Published in the New York Times on 6/4/2004. Kramer, Jonathan KRAMER Jonathan. We mourn with profound sorrow the death of composer Jonathan Kramer. Professor of Music at Columbia University. Born in 1942 in Hartford, CT. Jonathan studied compostition at Harvard University and received his Phd from the University of California at Berkeley. Beloved husband of Deborah Bradley. Jonathan will be cherished for his generosity of spirit, his humanity, his effervescent wit, and boundless capacity for love. The son of the late Pauline Klein, he is survived by his loving father Maxwell Kramer and children Stephanie and Zachary and their mother Norma Kramer. A memorial service will be held at 1pm on Sunday, June 6 at Plaza Jewish Community Chapel, 630 Amsterdam Avenue at West 91st Street. Published in the New York Times on 6/4/2004. Michetti, Toby MICHETTI-Toby (Anthony) of Yonkers, NY, died Thursday June 3, 2004. He was the loving husband of the late Phyllis (nee Colatruglio) and the beloved father of Felice, Larry and his wife Patty, and Anthony and his wife Dawn. Dear grandfather of Trisha, Matthew, Jacqueline and Lauren. Loving brother of Felice DiBianco and the late Armand and Lawrence. In lieu of flowers, donations in Toby's memory may be made to Blythedale Children's Hospital or the American Heart Association. Funeral Mass will be offered 9:30 AM on Saturday at St. John the Baptist Church, 670 Yonkers Ave, Yonkers, NY. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla, NY. The family will be present Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. F. Ruggiero & Sons, Inc, 732 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704. 914-375-1400 www.ruggieroandsonsfh.com Published in the New York Times on 6/4/2004. Nemiroff, Bella R. NEMIROFF-Bella R. (Dubowsky)-May 29, 2004 in St. Petersburg, FL; formerly of Boro Park and Jerusalem. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Israel Nemiroff, mother Elihu, Ashley, Meryl Cohen and Rochelle Lewis and their spouses; beloved grandmother, great grandmother, sister to Rosalind Skoorka, Cantor Avrum Dubow, Harold DuBow and Renee Indyk; aunt and great aunt. Esteemed educator and administrator long associated with the Hebrew Institute (Etz Chaim) of Boro Park and as a teacher in charge of Montauk Evening Elementary School. Burial and Shiva in Jerusalem. Published in the New York Times from 6/2/2004 - 6/6/2004. Walker, George E. WALKER-George E. WNYC Radio extends our heartfelt condolences to our president and CEO, Laura Walker, on the passing of her beloved father. Mr. Walker was a lifelong listener to WNYC, and showed a true passion for radio. We send our support and condolences to the entire Walker family during this difficult time. The Staff of WNYC Radio Published in the New York Times on 6/4/2004. White, Daphne L. WHITE-Daphne L. (Landon), 75, of Sarasota, FL, died after a long illness with lung cancer. Loving mother of Cynthia Rossini of New York City and Daphne L. White II of Riverside, CT and is survived by her sister Patricia Kauders of Manchester, MA. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society, 1750 17th St, Suite A, Sarasota, FL 34234. Published in the New York Times on 6/4/2004.